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Week of October 6, 2008

Buck Knives

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Buck Silver Creek Fillet Knife

Delivers great flexibility and durability

Strengthening their leadership role in the hunting and fishing department,  Buck Knives has introduced the new Silver Creek Fishing knife. This new series delivers a great combination of ideal flexibility and rugged durability.

           

The full-tang blade made is of 420J2 stainless steel coated with titanium for extra flexibility, strength and corrosion resistance, and hardened to Rc 53-55 for easier sharpening.  A stainless steel guard lets you apply more downward pressure while cutting. The ergonomically shaped handle has a thermoplastic base with a rubber overmold for comfort and anti-slip ridges for sure grip.

           

This mid-size Model 223 has a 6-3/8" blade, and weighs 5 oz.  The blade, with a serrated backbone has an overall length of 11-1/8". The Silver Creek Fillet knife comes in a sleek, injection-molded plastic sheath with an integrated belt clip and a stylized drainage hole. And, of course, it is backed by Buck's unequaled Lifetime Warranty.

 

Specifics Include:

Overall Length: 11-1/8"

Blade Length:   6 3/8" (16.2 cm)

Blade Material:   Titanium coated 420J2

Fixed Blade:   Yes

Handle: Thermoplastic base

Rubber overmold/stainless steel guard

Weight:   5 oz. (146.7 g)

Cat #: 3116

 

About  $33.00

 

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Buck Texas Star

Ram horn Folding, Texas star inlay

Featuring a shiny gold Texas star inlay in the stainless steel bolsters, this knife also has a ram horn handle embellished with wood fret material. This knife is first in a series of state based Limited Edition Collectibles.

 

A limited edition, the Buck Texas Star is Serialized with only a total quantity of 1,000 available.

 

Specifics Include:

Serialized, total quantity of 1,000.

Limited Edition box

Certificate of Authenticity.

Blade Length:  3¼" (8.3 cm)

Blade Material:   Mirror Polished 420HC

Handle:  Ram horn

Length Closed:  4¼" (10.8 cm)

Locking:   Yes

Weight:   4.2 oz. (119.6 g)

Cat #: 4739

 

About  $370.00

 

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Buck Stacked Buffalo

An elegant dagger

This elegant dagger features a contrast of machined file-like grooves cut into the surface of the smooth mirror polished blade, paying tribute to the Buck Knives of the 1930's and '40's that were made out of old files.

 

The stacked buffalo horn and nickel silver spacers in the handle continue the striping effect from the blade, making this a great conversation piece.  A limited edition, the Buck Stacked Buffalo is Serialized with only a total quantity of 500 available.

 

Specifics Include:

Serialized, total quantity of 500.

Glass topped wooden case

Certificate of Authenticity.

Blade Length:  6 5/8" (16.8 cm)

Blade Material:   Mirror Polished 420HC

Fixed Blade: Yes

Handle:  Smooth buffalo horn

Nickel silver spacers

Weight:   10 oz. (284.7 g)

Cat #: 4733

 

About  $316.00

 

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Buck Leather Folding Hunter

A timeless 110 Folding Hunter

The timeless 110 Folding Hunter, this one is customized with an embossed leather inlay, a mirror polished blade and a nickel silver handle, offers a western look for collectors.

 

A limited edition, the Buck Leather Folding Hunter is Serialized with only a total quantity of 1,000 available.

 

Specifics Include:

Serialized, total quantity of 1,000.

Includes Certificate of Authenticity.

Blade:   3¾" (9.5 cm)

Blade:  Mirror Polished 420HC

Handle:  Embossed Leather

Length Closed:  4 7/8" (12.4 cm)

Locking:   Yes

Weight:   7.0 oz. (199.3 g)

Cat #: 4732

 

About  $230.00

 

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Buck/Simonich Raven Legacy

A Strong, reliable and durable tactical knife

Created in collaboration with Simonich Knives, the contoured handles and the full tang construction of this Buck/Simonich Raven Legacy  make it one of the finest knives available in its class for the soldier and civilian.

 

Specifics Include:

Blade Length: 5" (12.7 cm)

Blade Material: S30V

Fixed Blade   Yes

Handle: G10 slabs

Simonich Gunner Grip texture

Upgraded Steel:  Yes

Weight: 7.6 oz. (216 g)

Cat #: 3134

 

About  $314.00

Buck Stacked Leather

Reminiscent of one of Buck's earliest designs

Avid Buck collectors...take a step back in time with this classic 119 Special, reminiscent of some of Buck's earliest lucite designs, featuring a cow bone and leather striped handle.

 

A limited edition, the Buck Stacked Leather is Serialized with only a total quantity of 1,000 available.

 

Specifics Include:

Serialized, total quantity of 1,000

Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Blade Length:   6" (15.2 cm)

Blade:  Satin Finish 420HC SS

Fixed Blade

Handle: Stacked leather/cow bone

Weight:   7.3 oz. (207.8 g)

Cat #: 4723

 

About  $210.00

 

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Buck Bravo Tactical Knife

Strong and reliable with one-handed deployment

For those who need an extra-rugged, rock-solid folder, Buck has introduced the 850 Bravo to their tactical line. Made in America, the new Bravo features a very smooth one-hand open/close system, including a thumb stud on the blade. For maximum strength, the Bravo's extra-beefy blade utilizes the unique Besh Wedge technology that offers a triple-edge point design to produce superior tip strength, as well as full-length blade strength. It's available partially serrated or non-serrated.

 

By providing the same thickness throughout the length of the blade, Besh Wedge technology creates a more rigid and reliable blade for prying, wedging and puncturing, in addition to the toughest cutting jobs. To back this claim, the Bravo blade tested well above average when subjected to the standard torque strength test.

           

The 3½" modified tanto blade is made of 154 CM stainless steel, glass bead-blasted for a corrosion-resistant, non-reflective finish. It is heat treated to Rc 59-61. As with all Buck knives, the blade has been finished with Edge2X   technology, making it sharper out of the box, hold an edge longer and easier to re-sharpen.

 

The technology of this Buck Bravo provides the same thickness throughout the blade yielding a more rigid and reliable blade for prying, wedging and puncturing. The textured G10 handle provides superior grip and durability. A stainless steel reversible belt/pocket clip makes it accessible for right- or left-hand use. And it has a lanyard hole at the butt-end, sized for parachute cord. The Bravo is 5” closed; it weighs 6.5 oz

 

Specifics Include:

Blade Length:  3½" (8.9 cm)

Blade Material: Glass bead blasted 154CM

Blade Serrated:  Yes

Handle Material: Textured G10

Length Closed: 5" (12.7 cm)

Locking: Yes

Upgraded Steel: Yes

Weight: 6.5 oz. (184.3 g)

Cat #: 3132

 

About  $126.00

 

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Buck X-Tract Fin Tool

Reliable tool For Fishing – and a Lot More!

When Buck Knives created the first X-Tract, it set a whole new standard for multi-tools with its convenient one-hand accessibility. The latest reliable addition to the X-Tract Family is the Model 732 X-Tract Fin, with a special addition for fisherman – or anyone who needs a good pair of scissors.

           

The spring-loaded scissors, which can be flicked open with one hand, are strong enough to easily cut the toughest line in your tackle box. And, of course, they will prove handy and efficient for many tasks around the house, at the workplace, or on the trail.

           

The X-Tract Fin also has these other essential tools, all ready for simple one-hand deployment: a 3” ceramic bead blasted drop-point blade, made of 420HC stainless steel; #2 Phillips screwdriver and 3/16” flathead, both of which slide out with your thumb and lock open or closed; and a pair of needle nose pliers, complete with wire cutters.

           

Made of tough thermoplastic, the 4¼" handle has a rubberized coating for comfortable, non-slip sure grip. It comes is a choice of three colors: black, blue and platinum and weighs 6 oz. As with all Buck knives, the blade is finished with Buck's advanced Edge2x technology, making it sharper out of the box, hold an edge longer and easier to re-sharpen.

 

And, like all Buck products, the new X-Tract Fin is backed by Buck's unconditional lifetime warranty.

 

Specifics Include:

Blade Length: 3" (7.6 cm)

Blade: Glass bead blasted 420HC SS

Handle: Rubber coated thermoplastic

Length Closed: 4¼" (10.8 cm)

Locking:  Yes

Multi Tool: Yes

Weight:   6 oz. (170.1 g)

Cat #: 3120

 

About  $68.00

 

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Buck Bantam BBW

Easy handling, lightweight and one-hand deployment, the Buck Bantam BBW has a mid-lockback design, ridges at the top for added gripping and also has a lanyard hole for easy attachment.

 

Specifics Include:

Blade Length: 2¾" (7 cm)

Blade Material: 420HC SS

Handle: Thermoplastic, textured

Length Closed: 3¾" (9.5 cm)

Locking:  Yes

One Hand: Yes

Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.7 g)

Cat #: 5729

 

About  $17.00

 

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